The fuel pump is going bad, or the filter is so clogged that the pump is using too many amps to run.
behind the glove box
The fuses are there to provide protection from the amperage, since ur fuses are blowing you probably have a short in the wire. I would say replacing the wire, unless ur able to find where the the copper is exposed and tape that up.
Yes, the 1997 to 2001 Cherokees are nearly identical.
5x114.3
Jeep Cherokee XJ 1984-1996 should interchange Jeep Cherokee XJ 1997-2001 should interchange
Faulty tail lights - causing a short.
most likely not, but it depends on the part. the body style of the Cherokees changed in 1997
Inside the fuel tank.
No. A 1997 does not use a coil rail.
It is between the radiator and the grill.
it is inside of the gas tank you have to drop the tank down to get at it
if you are blowing fuses DO NOT ignore it. most likely you have a short between the fuse box and the ac compressor, you will probly have to rip out the dash to find it, its not easy, seriusly pay someone that knows what there doing to fix it.